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The CCNA is referred as a Cisco certified network associate. It is an IT certification, which is offered by the Cisco. This CCNA certification is the
associate level, which is considered as a second level of certification in the Cisco career certification. The CCNA certification helps to validate the
candidate's ability to operate, troubleshoot, configure and install medium seize switched and routed networks, which includes verification and
implementation of the connections to a remote sites in the wireless area network. The Cisco updates and arranged the certification based on their
qualification and job roles in the IT industry.

This CCNA certification is suitable for the network associate, network professional and also for individuals who like to sharpen their knowledge and
skills. The CCNA exam includes topics like WAN and LAN design as well as the OSI model, virtual LAN, Wireless LAN, routers & routing protocols such as
EIGRP, RIP and OSPF and networks security and management including ACL.

For the network associate who need to improve their value to the employers and to stay updated with advances in the networking skills and knowledge, the
Cisco CCNA provides the training and education required to install, troubleshoot and monitor the network infrastructure products proposed by leaders in the
industry in IP networking.

The Pathway for the Cisco CCNA certifications is as follows:

CCNA Data Center

CCNA Routing and Switching

CCNA Security

CCNA Service Provider

CCNA Service Provider Operations

CCNA Video

CCNA Voice

CCNA Wireless

This CCNA certification is the popular one in the computer networking field developed by the Cisco systems. The above specified certifications are proposed
to recognize in those relevant areas of the basic computer networking.

The CCNA routing and switches are intended for the network administrators, network support engineers and network specialist with 1 to 3 years experience.
It helps to validate the switched and routed networks.

The CCNA data center is the certification for the network administrators who wish to save money and time on the data center design, equipment maintenance
and installation. This certification is more job focused certification, which allows to candidate to maximize the value of data center network. It offers
comprehensive knowledge to address the key areas of the data center implementation, maintenance and design.

The CCNA service provider is specifically for the service provider network technicians, support personnel and engineers who wish to implement and configure
robust baseline Cisco SP IP next generation networks. It mainly focuses on latest service provider industry core networking technology and trends.

The CCNA video is for the audiovisual professional working with the traditional analog solution that can extend their knowledge and skills into the video
through networked video environment. This certification is focused mainly on the collaboration and video products. The candidates can learn to set up new
users, deploy video end point and operate networked videos solution.

The CCNA wireless is the certification, which validates the ability to support, configure and implement wireless LAN with the help of Cisco equipment. It
helps to manage the WLAN configuration across entire access points as well as stations. The demand for the IT professional with the strong network
background in telephony and voice technology is growing day by day. This CCNA voice will satisfy the demands in their job roles. Then the CCNA design is
intended for the design technicians, support engineers and engineers who wish to have basic knowledge of the network design fundamentals.

The CCNA security is the one which lays foundation for the job roles such as security administrator, network security administrator, and network security
specialist. It is a first step for the candidates to obtain the CCNP security certifications. Additionally, the committee on the national security system
and the national system security recognizes this CCNA course. The CCNA certification will remain valid for 3 years when recertification is necessary. Cisco
also provides more advanced certifications for the networking professional beyond CCNA, which includes CCIE and CCNP.

Required exam:

To get the CCNA certification, the candidate must pass either the ICND2 (200-101) and the ICND1 Exam (100-101) or the combined CCNA exam. The core CCNA can
be gained by clearing a single written exam. The exams have no prerequisite, however Cisco and other companies provides several training to help the
candidates to prepare.

Exam costs:

Each certification will costs about $350. It may depend on location.

Study material:

The Cisco as well as its learning partners provides a variety of several training methods such as books published by the Cisco press, and classroom courses
and online courses available in the form of interconnecting Cisco network devices. It is the easiest and cost effective way to enhance the CCNA study
regimen.